On a Friday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show: Doug talks about the first round NBA playoff matchup between the Lakers and the Nuggets, and how he thinks Lebron James is intentionally downplaying the series. 

 NBA Insider Marc Stein joins Doug to breakdown the upcoming NBA playoffs and discuss the major headlines around the NBA.

Doug and the crew discuss Caitlin Clark and what is next for her. Doug explains why he thinks Kyrie Irving is not on the US Men's National Team.